Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
By William Gardner, Researcher in Neonatal and Child Health at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington
Nicholas Kassebaum, Adjunct Professor in Health Metrics Sciences and Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington
Theresa A McHugh, Researcher and Scientific Writer at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington
Among young children, adolescents and adult women, anemia strikes 1 in 3 globally. Most cases are driven by dietary iron deficiency, red blood cell disorders and untreated tropical diseases.
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Friday, September 8, 2023